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La Sportiva Spire GTX Hiking Shoes - Women's , Color: Black/Topaz', Womens Shoe Size: 7 US, 7.5+ US, 8 US , Includes Blazin' Deal w/ Free S&H — 19 models
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Product Info for La Sportiva Spire GTX Hiking Shoes - Women's
Great for hiking and backpacking, the La Sportiva Spire GTX Women's Hiking Shoes can take on any trail. These Women's Hiking Boots & Shoes from the trendsetters at La Sportiva feature durable and abrasion resistant mesh construction that protects your ankles and soles from repeated stress. With Gore-Tex aeration, these La Sportiva Spire GTX Low-Cut Hiking Shoes allow air to get in while keeping your feet comfortable. This light duty hiking boot can take on rugged terrain with versatility. Comfortable and snug fitting, these La Sportiva Spire Gore-Tex Hiking Shoes provide traction and grip on your next adventure.
Specifications for La Sportiva Spire GTX Hiking Shoes - Women's:
| Manufacturer: | La Sportiva |
| Gender: | Female |
| Age Group: | Adults |
| Women's Shoe Width: | Medium |
| Boot Style: | Hiking |
| Color: | Black/Topaz |
| Footwear Type: | Shoes |
| Activity: | Hiking |
| Weight: | 0.9 lb |
| Footwear Closure: | Laces |
| Footwear Upper Fabric/Material: | Abrasion-Resistant Mesh / Nano-Cell 2.0 / PU TechLite |
| Midsole Material: | 5mm Ortholite Insole / Compression Molded EVA / TPU/Gore-Tex Surround |
| Outsole Material: | Vibram XS Trek with Impact Brake System / Frixion Blue |
| Lining Material: | Gore-Tex Surround |
Features of La Sportiva Spire GTX Hiking Shoes - Women's
- Durable abrasion resistant mesh upper provides protection while Nano Cell 2.0 structure provides maximum breathability
- Nano Cell 2.0 Technology works with ePE Gore-Tex Surround aeration channels within the footbed and midsole
- STB control system inegrates ePE Gore-Tex Surround ventilation outlets and provides a comfortable, snug fitting, and stable shoe
- Vibram XS Trek with Impact Brake System sole provides traction and grip
- Constructed without intentionally added PFAS
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Customer Reviews for La Sportiva Spire GTX Hiking Shoes - Women's
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Helpful Positive Review
This is my second pair of La Sportiva: i was hesitant to buy online, but they fit great. Good arch support for my high arches, sturdy but not too heavy. Constructed so you lean forward a bit, propelling you down the trail. Love the breathable/waterproof feature. Nice wide toe bed with plenty of wiggle room. Got them on sale, glad I did.
Helpful Positive Review
I had previously purchased the LaSportiva high top hiking boots and loved both their light weight and fit on my narrow feet and ankles. So, when I found the same product in hiking shoes, at a very good price, I was thrilled. I took 2 hikes within the first 10 days that I had these shoes and there was no need to break them in — they were great.
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Most Recent Reviews
Phoenix hiking has lots of loose jagged rocks underfoot, the sole of this shoe is wicked tough, my feet don’t feel a thing. But the shoe is also lightweight and so comfy right out of the box. I love em, and hope Sportiva keeps making them!
Pros:
- None
Cons:
- NONE
Best Used for:
- Hiking & Backpacking
Most Recent Reviews
I am really happy with my new pair of La Sportiva hiking shoes! They are very comfortable and have great style. The fit feels true to size with a snug but not too tight fit. All the materials are really high quality and although I have not had them for very long I think they will hold up well to my active lifestyle.
Most Recent Reviews
These shoes have it all. They are very comfortable yet they have great grip to almost any surface. They got me to the top of Havasu Falls Hilltop no problem even though the trail had ice the last 1- 1 1/2 miles coming out. Icy ground requires different wear anyways.
Pros:
- None
Cons:
- None
Best Used for:
- dry, rough, rocky. trails
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La Sportiva Spire GTX Hiking Shoes - Women's Orderable Models
List of Orderable Models
- Open Box, Dealer Demo, La Sportiva Spire GTX Hiking Shoes - Women's, Black/Topaz, 38, ZFHS095-K00B24-38 , MPN: ZFHS095-K00B24-38-DMO , Code: LSP-FW9-LSSGTXW-ZFHS095-K00B24-38-DMO-OB-A
- Open Box, Dealer Demo, La Sportiva Spire GTX Hiking Shoes - Women's, Black/Topaz, 39, ZFHS095-K00B24-39 , MPN: ZFHS095-K00B24-39-DMO , Code: LSP-FW9-LSSGTXW-ZFHS095-K00B24-39-DMO-OB-A
- Open Box, Dealer Demo, La Sportiva Spire GTX Hiking Shoes - Women's, Black/Topaz, 39.5, ZFHS095-K00B24-39.5 , MPN: ZFHS095-K00B24-39.5-DMO , Code: LSP-FW9-LSSGTXW-ZFHS095-K00B24-39-5-DMO-OB-A
- Open Box, Dealer Demo, La Sportiva Spire GTX Hiking Shoes - Women's, Black/Topaz, 40, ZFHS095-K00B24-40 , MPN: ZFHS095-K00B24-40-DMO , Code: LSP-FW9-LSSGTXW-ZFHS095-K00B24-40-DMO-OB-A
- Open Box, Dealer Demo, La Sportiva Spire GTX Hiking Shoes - Women's, Black/Topaz, 40.5, ZFHS095-K00B24-40.5 , MPN: ZFHS095-K00B24-40.5-DMO , Code: LSP-FW9-LSSGTXW-ZFHS095-K00B24-40-5-DMO-OB-A
- La Sportiva Spire GTX Hiking Shoes - Women's, Black/Topaz, 38, ZFHS095-K00B24-38 , MPN: ZFHS095-K00B24-38 , UPC: 801216863959 , Code: LSP-FW9-LSSGTXW-ZFHS095-K00B24-38
- La Sportiva Spire GTX Hiking Shoes - Women's, Black/Topaz, 39, ZFHS095-K00B24-39 , MPN: ZFHS095-K00B24-39 , UPC: 801216863973 , Code: LSP-FW9-LSSGTXW-ZFHS095-K00B24-39
- La Sportiva Spire GTX Hiking Shoes - Women's, Black/Topaz, 39.5, ZFHS095-K00B24-39.5 , MPN: ZFHS095-K00B24-39.5 , UPC: 801216863980 , Code: LSP-FW9-LSSGTXW-ZFHS095-K00B24-39-5
- La Sportiva Spire GTX Hiking Shoes - Women's, Black/Topaz, 40, ZFHS095-K00B24-40 , MPN: ZFHS095-K00B24-40 , UPC: 801216863997 , Code: LSP-FW9-LSSGTXW-ZFHS095-K00B24-40
- La Sportiva Spire GTX Hiking Shoes - Women's, Black/Topaz, 40.5, ZFHS095-K00B24-40.5 , MPN: ZFHS095-K00B24-40.5 , UPC: 801216864000 , Code: LSP-FW9-LSSGTXW-ZFHS095-K00B24-40-5
- La Sportiva Spire GTX Hiking Shoes - Women's, Black/Topaz, 36, ZFHS095-K00B24-36 , MPN: ZFHS095-K00B24-36 , UPC: 801216863911 , Code: LSP-FW9-LSSGTXW-ZFHS095-K00B24-36
- La Sportiva Spire GTX Hiking Shoes - Women's, Black/Topaz, 36.5, ZFHS095-K00B24-36.5 , MPN: ZFHS095-K00B24-36.5 , UPC: 801216863928 , Code: LSP-FW9-LSSGTXW-ZFHS095-K00B24-36-5
- La Sportiva Spire GTX Hiking Shoes - Women's, Black/Topaz, 37, ZFHS095-K00B24-37 , MPN: ZFHS095-K00B24-37 , UPC: 801216863935 , Code: LSP-FW9-LSSGTXW-ZFHS095-K00B24-37
- La Sportiva Spire GTX Hiking Shoes - Women's, Black/Topaz, 37.5, ZFHS095-K00B24-37.5 , MPN: ZFHS095-K00B24-37.5 , UPC: 801216863942 , Code: LSP-FW9-LSSGTXW-ZFHS095-K00B24-37-5
- La Sportiva Spire GTX Hiking Shoes - Women's, Black/Topaz, 41, ZFHS095-K00B24-41 , MPN: ZFHS095-K00B24-41 , UPC: 801216864017 , Code: LSP-FW9-LSSGTXW-ZFHS095-K00B24-41
- La Sportiva Spire GTX Hiking Shoes - Women's, Black/Topaz, 41.5, ZFHS095-K00B24-41.5 , MPN: ZFHS095-K00B24-41.5 , UPC: 801216864024 , Code: LSP-FW9-LSSGTXW-ZFHS095-K00B24-41-5
- La Sportiva Spire GTX Hiking Shoes - Women's, Black/Topaz, 42, ZFHS095-K00B24-42 , MPN: ZFHS095-K00B24-42 , UPC: 801216864031 , Code: LSP-FW9-LSSGTXW-ZFHS095-K00B24-42
- La Sportiva Spire GTX Hiking Shoes - Women's, Black/Topaz, 42.5, ZFHS095-K00B24-42.5 , MPN: ZFHS095-K00B24-42.5 , UPC: 801216864048 , Code: LSP-FW9-LSSGTXW-ZFHS095-K00B24-42-5
- La Sportiva Spire GTX Hiking Shoes - Women's, Black/Topaz, 43, ZFHS095-K00B24-43 , MPN: ZFHS095-K00B24-43 , UPC: 801216864055 , Code: LSP-FW9-LSSGTXW-ZFHS095-K00B24-43
La Sportiva Spire GTX Hiking Shoes - Women's Unavailable & Discontinued Models
List of Unorderable Models
- La Sportiva Spire GTX Hiking/Backpacking Boots - Women's, Carbon/Purple, 43, 24C-900500-43 , MPN: 24C-900500-43 , UPC: 801216371225 , Code: LSP-FW9-LSSGTXW-24C-900500-43
- La Sportiva Spire GTX Hiking/Backpacking Boots - Women's, Carbon/Purple, 42, 24C-900500-42 , MPN: 24C-900500-42 , UPC: 801216371201 , Code: LSP-FW9-LSSGTXW-24C-900500-42
- La Sportiva Spire GTX Hiking/Backpacking Boots - Women's, Carbon/Purple, 42.5, 24C-900500-42.5 , MPN: 24C-900500-42.5 , UPC: 801216371218 , Code: LSP-FW9-LSSGTXW-24C-900500-42-5
- La Sportiva Spire GTX Hiking/Backpacking Boots - Women's, Carbon/Purple, 40, 24C-900500-40 , MPN: 24C-900500-40 , UPC: 801216371164 , Code: LSP-FW9-LSSGTXW-24C-900500-40
- La Sportiva Spire GTX Hiking/Backpacking Boots - Women's, Carbon/Purple, 39.5, 24C-900500-39.5 , MPN: 24C-900500-39.5 , UPC: 801216371157 , Code: LSP-FW9-LSSGTXW-24C-900500-39-5
- La Sportiva Spire GTX Hiking/Backpacking Boots - Women's, Carbon/Purple, 37.5, 24C-900500-37.5 , MPN: 24C-900500-37.5 , UPC: 801216371126 , Code: LSP-FW9-LSSGTXW-24C-900500-37-5
- La Sportiva Spire GTX Hiking/Backpacking Boots - Women's, Carbon/Purple, 38.5, 24C-900500-38.5 , MPN: 24C-900500-38.5 , UPC: 801216371133 , Code: LSP-FW9-LSSGTXW-24C-900500-38-5
- La Sportiva Spire GTX Hiking/Backpacking Boots - Women's, Carbon/Purple, 39, 24C-900500-39 , MPN: 24C-900500-39 , UPC: 801216371140 , Code: LSP-FW9-LSSGTXW-24C-900500-39
- La Sportiva Spire GTX Hiking/Backpacking Boots - Women's, Carbon/Purple, 41.5, 24C-900500-41.5 , MPN: 24C-900500-41.5 , UPC: 801216371195 , Code: LSP-FW9-LSSGTXW-24C-900500-41-5
- La Sportiva Spire GTX Hiking/Backpacking Boots - Women's, Carbon/Purple, 37, 24C-900500-37 , MPN: 24C-900500-37 , UPC: 801216371119 , Code: LSP-FW9-LSSGTXW-24C-900500-37
- La Sportiva Spire GTX Hiking/Backpacking Boots - Women's, Carbon/Purple, 38, 24C-900500-38 , MPN: 24C-900500-38 , UPC: 801216365583 , Code: LSP-FW9-LSSGTXW-24C-900500-38
- La Sportiva Spire GTX Hiking/Backpacking Boots - Women's, Carbon/Purple, 41, 24C-900500-41 , MPN: 24C-900500-41 , UPC: 801216371188 , Code: LSP-FW9-LSSGTXW-24C-900500-41
- La Sportiva Spire GTX Hiking/Backpacking Boots - Women's, Carbon/Purple, 40.5, 24C-900500-40.5 , MPN: 24C-900500-40.5 , UPC: 801216371171 , Code: LSP-FW9-LSSGTXW-24C-900500-40-5
- La Sportiva Spire GTX Hiking Shoes - Women's, Clay/Celery, 41, Medium, 24C-909715-41 , MPN: 24C-909715-41 , UPC: 801216528131 , Code: LSP-FW9-LSSGTXW-24C-909715-41
- La Sportiva Spire GTX Hiking/Backpacking Boots - Women's, Carbon/Purple, 36, 24C-900500-36 , MPN: 24C-900500-36 , UPC: 801216371096 , Code: LSP-FW9-LSSGTXW-24C-900500-36
- La Sportiva Spire GTX Hiking/Backpacking Boots - Women's, Opal/Aqua, 40.5, 24C-618615-40.5 , MPN: 24C-618615-40.5 , UPC: 801216433725 , Code: LSP-FW9-LSSGTXW-24C-618615-40-5
- La Sportiva Spire GTX Hiking/Backpacking Boots - Women's, Opal/Aqua, 42, 24C-618615-42 , MPN: 24C-618615-42 , UPC: 801216433756 , Code: LSP-FW9-LSSGTXW-24C-618615-42
- La Sportiva Spire GTX Hiking/Backpacking Boots - Women's, Opal/Aqua, 37, 24C-618615-37 , MPN: 24C-618615-37 , UPC: 801216433657 , Code: LSP-FW9-LSSGTXW-24C-618615-37
- La Sportiva Spire GTX Hiking/Backpacking Boots - Women's, Opal/Aqua, 39.5, 24C-618615-39.5 , MPN: 24C-618615-39.5 , UPC: 801216433701 , Code: LSP-FW9-LSSGTXW-24C-618615-39-5
- La Sportiva Spire GTX Backpacking Shoe - Women's, Opal/Aqua, 42.5, 24C-618615-42.5 , MPN: 24C-618615-42.5 , UPC: 801216477156 , Code: LSP-FW9-LSSGTXW-24C-618615-42-5
- La Sportiva Spire GTX Hiking/Backpacking Boots - Women's, Opal/Aqua, 39, 24C-618615-39 , MPN: 24C-618615-39 , UPC: 801216433695 , Code: LSP-FW9-LSSGTXW-24C-618615-39
- La Sportiva Spire GTX Hiking/Backpacking Boots - Women's, Opal/Aqua, 38.5, 24C-618615-38.5 , MPN: 24C-618615-38.5 , UPC: 801216433688 , Code: LSP-FW9-LSSGTXW-24C-618615-38-5
- La Sportiva Spire GTX Hiking/Backpacking Boots - Women's, Opal/Aqua, 38, 24C-618615-38 , MPN: 24C-618615-38 , UPC: 801216433671 , Code: LSP-FW9-LSSGTXW-24C-618615-38
- La Sportiva Spire GTX Hiking/Backpacking Boots - Women's, Carbon/Purple, 36.5, 24C-900500-36.5 , MPN: 24C-900500-36.5 , UPC: 801216371102 , Code: LSP-FW9-LSSGTXW-24C-900500-36-5
- La Sportiva Spire GTX Backpacking Shoe - Women's, Opal/Aqua, 36, 24C-618615-36 , MPN: 24C-618615-36 , UPC: 801216433633 , Code: LSP-FW9-LSSGTXW-24C-618615-36
- La Sportiva Spire GTX Backpacking Shoe - Women's, Opal/Aqua, 36.5, 24C-618615-36.5 , MPN: 24C-618615-36.5 , UPC: 801216433640 , Code: LSP-FW9-LSSGTXW-24C-618615-36-5
- La Sportiva Spire GTX Backpacking Shoe - Women's, Opal/Aqua, 43, 24C-618615-43 , MPN: 24C-618615-43 , UPC: 801216477163 , Code: LSP-FW9-LSSGTXW-24C-618615-43
- La Sportiva Spire GTX Hiking/Backpacking Boots - Women's, Opal/Aqua, 40, 24C-618615-40 , MPN: 24C-618615-40 , UPC: 801216433718 , Code: LSP-FW9-LSSGTXW-24C-618615-40
- La Sportiva Spire GTX Hiking/Backpacking Boots - Women's, Opal/Aqua, 37.5, 24C-618615-37.5 , MPN: 24C-618615-37.5 , UPC: 801216433664 , Code: LSP-FW9-LSSGTXW-24C-618615-37-5
- La Sportiva Spire GTX Hiking/Backpacking Boots - Women's, Opal/Aqua, 41, 24C-618615-41 , MPN: 24C-618615-41 , UPC: 801216433732 , Code: LSP-FW9-LSSGTXW-24C-618615-41
- La Sportiva Spire GTX Hiking/Backpacking Boots - Women's, Opal/Aqua, 41.5, 24C-618615-41.5 , MPN: 24C-618615-41.5 , UPC: 801216433749 , Code: LSP-FW9-LSSGTXW-24C-618615-41-5
- La Sportiva Spire GTX Hiking Shoes - Women's, Clay/Celery, 37.5, Medium, 24C-909715-37.5 , MPN: 24C-909715-37.5 , UPC: 801216528070 , Code: LSP-FW9-LSSGTXW-24C-909715-37-5
- La Sportiva Spire GTX Hiking Shoes - Women's, Clay/Celery, 39.5, Medium, 24C-909715-39.5 , MPN: 24C-909715-39.5 , UPC: 801216528100 , Code: LSP-FW9-LSSGTXW-24C-909715-39-5
- La Sportiva Spire GTX Hiking Shoes - Women's, Clay/Celery, 37, Medium, 24C-909715-37 , MPN: 24C-909715-37 , UPC: 801216528063 , Code: LSP-FW9-LSSGTXW-24C-909715-37
- La Sportiva Spire GTX Hiking Shoes - Women's, Clay/Celery, 36, Medium, 24C-909715-36 , MPN: 24C-909715-36 , UPC: 801216528049 , Code: LSP-FW9-LSSGTXW-24C-909715-36
- La Sportiva Spire GTX Hiking Shoes - Women's, Clay/Celery, 42.5, Medium, 24C-909715-42.5 , MPN: 24C-909715-42.5 , UPC: 801216528162 , Code: LSP-FW9-LSSGTXW-24C-909715-42-5
- La Sportiva Spire GTX Hiking Shoes - Women's, Clay/Celery, 43, Medium, 24C-909715-43 , MPN: 24C-909715-43 , UPC: 801216528179 , Code: LSP-FW9-LSSGTXW-24C-909715-43
- La Sportiva Spire GTX Hiking Shoes - Women's, Clay/Celery, 42, Medium, 24C-909715-42 , MPN: 24C-909715-42 , UPC: 801216528155 , Code: LSP-FW9-LSSGTXW-24C-909715-42
- La Sportiva Spire GTX Hiking Shoes - Women's, Clay/Celery, 36.5, Medium, 24C-909715-36.5 , MPN: 24C-909715-36.5 , UPC: 801216528056 , Code: LSP-FW9-LSSGTXW-24C-909715-36-5
- La Sportiva Spire GTX Hiking Shoes - Women's, Clay/Celery, 38, Medium, 24C-909715-38 , MPN: 24C-909715-38 , UPC: 801216509437 , Code: LSP-FW9-LSSGTXW-24C-909715-38
- La Sportiva Spire GTX Hiking Shoes - Women's, Clay/Celery, 41.5, Medium, 24C-909715-41.5 , MPN: 24C-909715-41.5 , UPC: 801216528148 , Code: LSP-FW9-LSSGTXW-24C-909715-41-5
- La Sportiva Spire GTX Hiking Shoes - Women's, Clay/Celery, 38.5, Medium, 24C-909715-38.5 , MPN: 24C-909715-38.5 , UPC: 801216528087 , Code: LSP-FW9-LSSGTXW-24C-909715-38-5
- La Sportiva Spire GTX Hiking Shoes - Women's, Clay/Celery, 40, Medium, 24C-909715-40 , MPN: 24C-909715-40 , UPC: 801216528117 , Code: LSP-FW9-LSSGTXW-24C-909715-40
- La Sportiva Spire GTX Hiking Shoes - Women's, Clay/Celery, 40.5, Medium, 24C-909715-40.5 , MPN: 24C-909715-40.5 , UPC: 801216528124 , Code: LSP-FW9-LSSGTXW-24C-909715-40-5
- La Sportiva Spire GTX Hiking Shoes - Women's, Clay/Celery, 39, Medium, 24C-909715-39 , MPN: 24C-909715-39 , UPC: 801216528094 , Code: LSP-FW9-LSSGTXW-24C-909715-39
- La Sportiva Spire GTX Hiking Shoes - Women's, Black/Topaz, 38.5, ZFHS095-K00B24-38.5 , MPN: ZFHS095-K00B24-38.5 , UPC: 801216863966 , Code: LSP-FW9-LSSGTXW-ZFHS095-K00B24-38-5
- Open Box, Dealer Demo, La Sportiva Spire GTX Hiking Shoes - Women's, Black/Topaz, 38.5, ZFHS095-K00B24-38.5 , MPN: ZFHS095-K00B24-38.5-DMO , Code: LSP-FW9-LSSGTXW-ZFHS095-K00B24-38-5-DMO-OB-A
- DEMO, La Sportiva Spire GTX Hiking Shoes - Women's, Clay/Celery, 39, Medium, 24C-909715-39 , MPN: 24C-909715-39-DEMO , Code: LSP-FW9-LSSGTXW-24C-909715-39-DEMO
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